Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Theatre Arts

Furman University•Lexington, MA

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About The Position

In keeping with Furman University’s commitment to the liberal arts and sciences, the Department of Theatre Arts invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will support the core curriculum of the Theatre Arts and Theatre Studies majors, particularly in theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy, and criticism. We welcome applicants whose scholarship and creative work engage theatre history, performance studies, new play development, or related fields, including those whose work intersects with global theatre, theatre for social change, anti-racist theatre, gender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, or disability studies.

Requirements

A Ph.D. or M.F.A. in Theatre, Performance Studies, or a closely related field is required by August 1, 2026.
Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to contribute to Furman’s commitment to expanding access and opportunity to Furman’s rich learning culture.
Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for three references in a single PDF with the file name LastName_FirstName.

Responsibilities

Teach five undergraduate courses per academic year.
Offer upper-level courses in theatre history and related areas.
Teach introductory theatre courses.
Contribute to the First-Year Writing Seminar program.
Teach undergraduate Education Studies courses.
Contribute to the First- and Second-Year Pathways Advising Program.
Support the department’s engaged learning initiatives, including research-as-practice within the Main Stage production season.
Maintain an active agenda of scholarly and/or creative work appropriate to rank.
Contribute meaningfully to departmental and university service.
Participate in initiatives associated with The Furman Advantage, including undergraduate research, advising, mentoring, and study away opportunities.